The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 21 out of 166
  3. Negative: 16 out of 166

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  1. Steltek
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Excellent work porting the game from Source to Unity such that you could easily miss the engine change completely. The new content has some wonderful art design, music, and of course excellent writing brilliantly brought to life by all the voice actors.

    Overall, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe beautifully expands on the original Stanley Parable remake with new ideas that feel like    Excellent work porting the game from Source to Unity such that you could easily miss the engine change completely. The new content has some wonderful art design, music, and of course excellent writing brilliantly brought to life by all the voice actors.

    Overall, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe beautifully expands on the original Stanley Parable remake with new ideas that feel like they were always part of the older game.    … Expand
  2. Anuuu
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    It’s creative, great writing, funny and totally unexpectable. just amazing.
  3. ali0047
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    a life changing experience, and even more if you start thinking and reading about it.
  4. Megamarc9999
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute breathtaking. As someone who enjoyed the original Stanley Parable, I was excited for the new content that would come from this remake. And it truly surprised me in more ways than one. The Stanley Parable 59: The Cursed Closet Room was my fav sequel.
  5. Drangleic
    May 14, 2022
    10
    this game very gud, buy 4 me pls. oh man, if i could only find a girlfriend...
  6. Goghty
    May 14, 2022
    10
    TLDR: Its new and better Stanley. If you haven't played the original, just play UD. Its bigger and better. If you want more info, I won't give you since all of it are spoilers (;

    I'm not 5 I can read: Stanley Parable is a game of its kind. Of course, we are talking about Ultra Deluxe, and simply, its MUCH better version of original Stanley. Other than 2 new endings, about 1,5h of new    TLDR: Its new and better Stanley. If you haven't played the original, just play UD. Its bigger and better. If you want more info, I won't give you since all of it are spoilers (;

    I'm not 5 I can read:
    Stanley Parable is a game of its kind. Of course, we are talking about Ultra Deluxe, and simply, its MUCH better version of original Stanley. Other than 2 new endings, about 1,5h of new content, and, well, 2x more new endings after completing "New Content" it adds really important Epilogue, and everything after it.
    Well, I just said what adds UD, but here is a question: What is Stanley Parable?
    Stanley Parable is a game about choices. It's a game about a person named Stanley. Its a game about Narrator and him being scared his work won't be loved. And most importantly: It's a story about control.
    But from gameplay perspective, its a game about exploring office, and making choices that have different endings. Narrator talks straightforward with Stanley and/or player, and breaks the 4th wall many, many times.
    Its really funny, it's really creative, it's really good. You should play it. I finished in about 8h, but there are people with much more on their timer (like 14-6h), and even I can find some new content (as a guy who played the original).
    So, umm, I hope you liked the review, its my first "big one". Buy the game, Have good time, And see you later.

    edit:
    I readed some negative steam reviews. I'm suprised because some of them have a really good point (some, most are just saying "too little new things" after 0,5h, or too expensive), And I wanted to address those reviews. So, all of them are from fans of the original. That is very important. They criticize two things: The new content is just worse old content without a soul, and that its a bad satire.
    As to the first argument: It's just wrong. The new content is as good as the old one, sometimes even better. Like, half of my favorite ending are from UD and half from Original.
    Simply: Nostalgia is powerful.
    And the second argument, is, more complicated. I am a person who, apart from PS4 Exclusives (and mgs/r) doesn't play a lot of typical AAA. And with that I'm not good with answering the question: What makes a good sequel. There are many games that have another parts same as old ones with new settings and minor changes in gameplay (Ubisoft moment), and some others with super big changes, like fighing games. (just look at Guilty Gear). So overall, this may be an argument, but imo it's not a reason to say that game is bad.
    Well, that was long, and nobody will read it, sadly, so umm, Have a good day!    … Expand
  7. AloeJ
    May 13, 2022
    10
    I am doney with the funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Lightpx
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect game as of all the suprises like the truth about the bucket or the amount of game titles you get to choose… Expand
  9. Topoide
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Una idea totalmente diferente con muchos finales interesantes, un humor que se encuentra poco en los videojuegos
  10. 13carpileup
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    i like the bucket. good bucket. mm. bucket. so calming. so tranquil. you musn't go now. give me the bucket.
  11. Fabinzz
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Didn't like the ULTRA DELUXE content, they ruined the CLASSIC game that was The Stanley Parable, but the bucket is so good it deserves a 10.
  12. Akarmooni20
    May 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the over. i never see like this game. A masterpiece that will always remain… Expand
  13. DrLoaf
    May 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm content with the new content. I was especially delighted by the Jump Circle. It's not often video games allow you to jump.… Expand
  14. Gliphy
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Ведро. Такой приятное. А вообще меня настолько впечатлил момент с кнопкой пропуска, что я некоторое время ходил полностью опустошенный.
  15. Kxbe
    May 16, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. Perfect sequel to the first game. Funny, artistic, and brilliant engineering 10/10.
  16. good76
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is chic, the new endings pleased, Especially the escape with a bucket, disappointed ONLY IN THE UNITY ENGINE and that's it. Source is better!… Expand
  17. IVANOV231
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    The best game what made humanity . And bucket is the best character in games
  18. Fricka
    May 1, 2022
    10
    As someone who absolutely adored the original, this game is literally that, but even more. What's not to love? Not only did they remake the entire game in Unity, but expanded with new endings that still carried the brilliant commentary on video games the original had (if more explicit now with a couple). Every step I took into the new content I was surprised by the game by how much more itAs someone who absolutely adored the original, this game is literally that, but even more. What's not to love? Not only did they remake the entire game in Unity, but expanded with new endings that still carried the brilliant commentary on video games the original had (if more explicit now with a couple). Every step I took into the new content I was surprised by the game by how much more it does than I expected. While most of the old endings remain the same, I am happy that way, and it really shows how faithful and passionate they were, and yet still dedicated to not disappoint the player, providing delight and awe. A must-play if you have not played the Stanley Parable before, but an even more must-play if you already have.… Expand
  19. ApexRacingPR
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    The Stanley Parable was a tonic to modern game design, full of well-written dialogue that genuinely led you to question not only your actions in that game, but in all games.

    Is the narrator reliable? Should you blindly follow what your told? And what are the consequences if you don't? The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe builds on this by subverting modern game design in a whole new    The Stanley Parable was a tonic to modern game design, full of well-written dialogue that genuinely led you to question not only your actions in that game, but in all games.

    Is the narrator reliable? Should you blindly follow what your told? And what are the consequences if you don't?

    The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe builds on this by subverting modern game design in a whole new way. If you haven't played the original - or even if you have - go play this game.

    No spoilers - you just need to play and experience this game    … Expand
  20. FutureDude
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    10/10 game and a perfect expansion of the original Stanley Parable, highly recommend
  21. cimento
    May 4, 2022
    10
    such a great improvement in the store of the characters, the new endings are awesome. the new CONTENT is the best part of all
  22. AdmiralKitten
    May 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A triumph in the fields of analytic number theory and fashion design.
    10/10 the birds were VERY silly    … Expand
  23. SniperGranny
    May 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good, i like it, bucket nice, steam review funny, all stanlerines collected, cant wait to play again in ten years.… Expand
  24. imadethisacclol
    May 10, 2022
    10
    True beauty never fades, you just need to be reminded of it every once in a while.
  25. DerrickYeet
    May 19, 2022
    10
    10/10 Game that wants you begging for more, and there's always more. so many ending so many different pieces of dialogue just as you think you've done everything it throws something new at you making you want to do it even more.
  26. Sekofree
    Jun 15, 2022
    10
    Sıkılmadan zevkle oynanacak oyun emeği geçen herkese teşekkürler güzel bir similasyon ufak tefek eksikleri var ama bunlar çok göze çarpan şeyler olmadığı için gayet başarılı
  27. enderlol
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    i havent even played the original AND THIS ONE IS SO MUCH BETTER I got to the Epilouge Recently And i LOVED IT RECCOMEND 100% BY A PRO JUDGER
  28. leo0six
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    The definitive version of The Stanley Parable. Had a blast from start to finish.
  29. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  30. Sadeqdurden
    May 5, 2023
    10
    Best game in all the time Employee 427 The end is never The end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is neverThe end is never
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Oyungezer
    Jun 24, 2022
    80
    You'll laugh your eyes out, guaranteed. Ultra Deluxe has new endings, new content but keeps the same sense of humour and everything that made original game a hit.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 16, 2022
    93
    The Stanley Parable is still an excellent, provocative and unique experience that any fan of narrative adventures and out-of-the-box game design must play. With great new content that adapts to modern gaming culture and industry, it is certainly a cult classic expanded and built upon in the greatest manner possible.
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  3. Noisy Pixel
    May 23, 2022
    100
    Ultra Deluxe is easily going to be one of the finest gaming experiences of the year, despite its short length relative to most. This is a game that gets in, says exactly what its creators wanted to say, and then gets out…maybe. The most ridiculous elements of the original are still perfectly preserved here, and then amplified in the new content, letting the player experience exactly what they want to. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it.
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